Sunday, July 29, 2012

Bronze medal in fencing

· Fencing Men. Sabre. Individual set-off
Ended July 29 · · London, ExCeL Arena
Nikolai Kovalev - bronze medal


 Former head coach of Russia Sergei fencing Kolganov said the agency "F-Sport", which is not surprised by the result fencer Nikolai Kovalev, who won a bronze medal in the Olympic Games in London.
In the match for third place in the individual competitions Kovalev beat Romanian Raresa Dumitrescu, the duel ended with the score 15:10 in favor of the 25-year old Russian fencer.
"Bronze at the Olympic Games for Nikolai Kovalev good result, but he could better speak. But this result is normal for him. I'm not surprised by this result, Nikolai - a strong athlete and rightfully occupies the third position. Dreamed and hoped that someone of our saber fencers win gold today. Hopes pinned on Alexey Yakimenko and Nicholas. In general, corresponds to the bronze of Nicholas, "- said Kolganov on the phone.
Last Saturday, the competition took place in the individual competition rapiristok. All places on the podium took Italian athletes, which also was not surprised Kolganova.
"Not at all did not surprise me of Italians on the podium in the foil. Italian Foil fencer for many years past - leading in the world. This is a strong team. At the last Games, our Foil fencer in one shot they beat them in the team standings. Constant struggle going on between the Russian and Italian teams. Hopefully, we will prepare Foil fencer to the team competition. Plus in the team competition will take part Larisa Korobeinikova enough young athlete, but with a very strong character, "- he added.

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